The Decatur City Council on May 21 unanimously approved a first-of-its-kind development agreement for a new Loveās Travel Stop & Country Store.
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Vote on Heidi King for NHTSA Post Delayed
Concern that Democrats would vote as a block against the nomination of Heidi King to be administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration led to a delay in the scheduled vote, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D) told reporters May 21.
May 22, 2018Cargo Thefts Down, but Reporting Problems Remain
There were 115 cargo thefts in the United States in the first quarter with an average loss value per incident of $117,283, according to Sensitechās SensiGuard Supply Chain Intelligence Center.
May 22, 2018Opinion: A Future for Highway Funding
For decades, Americaās roads and bridges were paid for by the users of transportation systems through modest fuel taxes. The system worked well for years, but as vehicles became more fuel efficient and cars that use little or no fuel at all became more prevalent, less revenue from this user fee flowed into the Highway Trust Fund. It's time to forge a new path forward.
May 22, 2018Charleston Bridge Closure Stymies Freight, Passenger Traffic
An emergency interstate bridge closure in Charleston, S.C., has snarled passenger and freight traffic around the area, which is home to the stateās most prominent port.
May 22, 2018FMCSAās Ray Martinez Seeks Dialogue With Fleets, Drivers
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. ā The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spotlighted key trucking issues ā including hours-of-service rules, electronic logging devices and truck parking ā during remarks here at an industry meeting, and stressed that he wants his agency to build a positive relationship with fleets and drivers.
May 21, 2018Large-Truck Fatal Crashes up 3% in 2016, FMCSA Final Report Says
A new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data drill-down report showed that the number of trucks involved in fatal crashes increased in 2016 by 3% from 2015, but said the ācritical pre-crash eventā for 73% of large trucks in fatal crashes was another vehicle, person, animal or object in the truckās lane or encroaching into it.
May 21, 2018US Puts āTrade Warā Against China on Hold, Mnuchin Says
The Trump administration wonāt impose tariffs on Chinese products for now, after the two nations made progress on trade issues during two days of talks, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
May 21, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of May 21: Summer in the City
After we dig out those picnic baskets from our coat closets, and pack the car with beach umbrellas, towels and sunblock, weāll mentally prepare ourselves to sit inside our cars with our loved ones in bumper-to-bumper traffic this Memorial Day. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
May 21, 2018World Trade, Safety at Risk From New Fuel Rule, Ocean Shipping Group Says
A group representing the vast majority of the worldās ship owners said world trade is at risk if issues surrounding new fuel rules arenāt resolved quickly, providing the starkest warning yet as to the potential impact of regulations that are due to enter into force in less than two yearsā time.
May 21, 2018